Then, there was fearless Odin in Sonoma County. The hero dog refused to leave his goat herd and stayed behind during the Tubbs Fire. Odin's family said all the animals survived thanks to Odin and his instinct to protect others.

And we can't forget about Milo the cat - the entire neighborhood burned down, but somehow Milo was found alive huddled underneath a car. Ed Ratliff said he lost his home, but feels grateful Milo is with him.